Koeman finds ideal tip: Brobbey convinces against Sweden

Ronald Koeman surprised in the game against Sweden by calling Brian Brobbey into the starting line-up. This choice turned out to be spot on. The striker crowned his first World Cup starting eleven with two goals and contributed significantly to the clear 5-1 victory. Together with Cody Gakpo and Crysencio Summerville, he provided a convincing performance. Has Koeman now found his ideal striker? After a 2-2 draw against Japan, Koeman was criticized for his substitutions that did not produce the desired results. However, in the game against Sweden he again chose a different approach and it proved to be extremely successful.



The striker position was a hotly debated topic before the World Cup tournament. Memphis Depay was considered first choice for a long time, but was anything but fit for the Orange team. Donyell Malen started the World Cup tournament as a striker against Japan, while Cody Gakpo was also considered in that role. But Koeman opted for Brobbey against Sweden and the Sunderland striker did not disappoint. He not only lived up to expectations with his two goals, but was also an important starting point and posed big problems for the Swedish defense, as Rafael van der Vaart aptly described it at the NOS.

The question now remains whether Koeman can return to his previous hierarchy. Should Brobbey also be in the starting line-up against Tunisia after his brace? Or will he return to painting or even Memphis? Vote in the poll and leave your opinion in the comments.